We are excited to share a mix by world-renowned drummer/composer and producer/beatmaker, Myele Manzanza. Fresh from the release of his brilliant new album, 'Crisis & Opportunity Vol.2 - Peaks', for DeepMatter Records.

@myele-manzanza: "This mix is a selection of tracks across the span of jazz & electronica, from New York to New Zealand and all over the world. Some are friends, some are artists I admire, but all have a strong artistic identity and are striving to push their practice forward. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed selecting"

Featuring the likes of Marcus Strickland, Nate Smith, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Trackheadz, and Myele himself.

MIMS Guest Mix: MYELE MANZANZA (Deepmatter Records, London)

"we are particularly proud of and to have a remix from the master Mark de Clive-Lowe is a kind of dream come true for us!"

The single Covered Bridges was produced just after the release of the first ep that introduced the world to Emile Londonien. Not content to rest on the success of their first release on Dope Tones Records, the band from Strasbourg continued their journey into the world of Nu-jazz and broken-beat by asking the master of the genre, Mark de Clive-Lowe, to produce a remix.

The original version of Covered Bridges is an optimistic ode, which cleverly blends a heady melody with a solid groove created by a persuasive syncopated rhythm. The track flows naturally and takes you on a 6 minute journey of virtuosic instruments, bass guitar solo and inspired keyboard jazz. The best thing about this track is that you can feel the strength of the instruments and their player, the track progresses, sails, gets carried away and comes back to a "laid back" vibe like Emile knows how to do.

The remix of Mark de Clive-Lowe put directly the "Kick" and this superb "deep jazz electronic" vibe which defines this artist. Mark de Clive-Lowe has created a kind of edit of the original track on which he has fixed a round and groovy bass line that takes the track directly to the dance floor. The superficiality is gone and the intrinsic groove of the track is grown and massive.

Exclusive Premiere: Emilie Londonien "Covered Bridges" (Mark De Clive-Lowe Remix)

Australian jazz funk ensemble Kerbside Collection return with dusty grooves of “Round The Corner”, the second single to be taken from their forthcoming fourth studio album of the same name, following the lush & laidback “‘Glaze”.

Referring to some of the ‘unknowns’ and ‘uncertainties’ around the corner post cv-19, “Round The Corner” is also an uplifting groove affirmation looking forward to the positive things, and seasons to come round these kinds of unknown corners, and the new year ahead.  

In contrast to the cruisy, layered and cinematic first single, ‘Round The Corner’ is a tight, dancy, uptempo, jazz funk burner featuring the group’s core trio raw and upfront. The Rubbery, pulsating electric bass guitar of Lachlan Symons, the silky Fender rhodes (and acoustic piano solo), jazzy guitar licks guitar of Andrew Fincher, and the gritty, razor sharp grooves and percussion of drummer paprika, are all wrapped up into this dancefloor-friendly, contemporary live jazz funk track.

“Round The Corner” embodies some of the current resurgence of live jazz-house crossover sounds coming out of Australia (Horatio Luna, First Beige etc), whilst also reminiscent of Incognito, The Rebirth and Herbie Hancock’s 70’s jazz fusion years. Another sumptuous taste of what to expect on this special new record from ‘down-under’ out on modern funk and soul label Légère Recordings.

Exclusive Premiere: Kerbside Collection "Round The Corner" (Forthcoming on Légère Recordings)

With the jazz-leaning electronic producer Hemai, Swiss trumpeter Bodo Meier finds the perfect remixer to give his Afro Latin inspired jazz a subtle electronic edge.

Hailing from Switzerland, Bodo started playing the trumpet at 8 and very quickly turned to jazz and improvisation. For the last 12 year, he's been touring intensely with a variety of artists across the globe.

In 2012, a tour through Brazil with the rock band Underschool Element in 2009 and in Senegal with percussionist Mory Samb started a deep connection with the Afro-American music heritage . Today, Bodo is involved in many projects and bands with Latin American music.

Bodo moved to London in 2015 and became very active in London's music scene. He started collaborating with guitarist Tjoe Man Cheung. Together they recorded two albums and toured twice in Hong Kong and China in 2016 and 2018. Now back in his native Switzerland, he writes and arranges music for his own band as well as others and released his debut album 'Approaching Change' on Berlin label QFTF. 

Bodo's debut EP, 'Eclipse', follows the release of singles 'Lamento Olvidado' and 'Roadrunner'. Both supported by the likes of Kev Beadle, Soho Radio, Twisted Soul and Jazz FM. It sees Bodo collaborate with electronic sensation, Tru Thoughts signed producer Hemai, for a dancefloor remix of 'Roadrunner' and swiss collective Alma Negra for their own take on 'Lamento Olvidado'.

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Louie Hemus AKA Hemai sonically melds soul and jazz with an electronic tinge. “Production-wise I’m experimenting with the concept of space; bringing together my favourite sounds from around the world and the universe and merging them with UK roots”, he explains. 

Born and bred in the UK’s second capital Birmingham, Hemai grew up around jazz culture, music and live musicians, taking influence from the likes of Herbie Hancock, The Gilberto’s and D’Angelo to modern day acts like Zero7 and Corinne Bailey Rae.

His 2019 debut EP “Eyes, Closed” received upfront support from Gilles Peterson, Erica McKoy and Papaoul (Worldwide FM) and from his home station BBC Radio West Midlands. The release was closely followed by Hemai’s official remix of Oscar Jerome’s “Gravitate” and being titled one to watch by BBC Introducing’s Jaguar on her Hot List 2020, cementing the now London-based artist’s place in the thriving UK jazz and electronic scene.

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Exclusive Premiere: Bodo Maier "Eclipse" (Hemai Remix)

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

Tracklist

S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

On this months show we have author, producer, Grammy Award nominee — Jon Kirby. Jon Kirby was the Associate Editor at Wax Poetics (2007-2010) and currently provides A&R, Research and Development for The Numero Group. On the show we go to great lengths to discuss the first discoveries of UTB/Andre Gibson and how their friendship led to an on-going partnership. Plus the beginnings of the ‘Ultra High Frequencies: The Chicago Party’, history and experience surrounding Chicago and what it truly means to be working for a great organisation like the Numero Group. To wrap up the show, a tribute mix is included showcasing some of the great music featured on the Numero Group releases where Jon’s direction is applied.

S4 EP5 - Jon Kirby

Special mix for ldgrooves
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Music Is My Sanctuary's Lexis is back for his monthly Outsiders appointment! 

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